The governor cited uncertainty about the long-term benefits of Pine Tree Power, and its initial cost.
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Prices at smaller utilities work their way into debate over Maine’s energy future
Backers of Pine Tree Power tout lower rates at customer-owned utilities, but comparing those rates with investor-owned utilities is complicated.
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Moscow court won’t hear an appeal by jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is a Bowdoin College graduate, is seeking release from jail on espionage charges.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Tens of thousands expected in Unity as Common Ground Country Fair prepares to launch
The three-day fair, a celebration of agricultural life and rural living in Maine, opens Friday and is expected to feature more than 1,000 exhibitors and speakers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Down East man sentenced to 32 years for killing girlfriend
A judge said it’s effectively a life sentence for 67-year-old Paul DeForest, who pleaded guilty last month to murdering Eva Cox.
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Breeze Airways expands service from Portland jetport to Florida
The low-cost carrier is adding service to Fort Myers, its third seasonal Florida destination, from the Portland jetport.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
New COVID-19 vaccines are on the way. When will they be available and who should get them?
Federal regulators approved the latest COVID-19 vaccine this week, and shots are expected to be available within days.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Abandoned memories up for auction in Augusta
The state treasurer’s office says it’s holding over $309 million worth of unclaimed cash and items left behind in abandoned safe deposit boxes. For the first time in some 20 years, it will auction them off.
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Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting
The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
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Augusta man arrested for murder of 34-year-old found on side of road
Andrew Redmond, 34, was arrested in Mississippi following a police chase on Monday.